About Catholic Social Services Australia
Catholic Social Services Australia is the Catholic Church's peak national body for social services in Australia. Our 66 member organisations provide social services to over a million Australians a year, delivering services in local communities in metropolitan, regional and remote Australia. We are committed to an Australian society that reflects and supports the dignity, equality and participation of all people. Catholic Social Services Australia is a commission of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, reporting to the Bishops through a Board of 9 persons appointed by the Conference. (More..)
CSSA's Submission to the Senate Committee re the Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Pension Reform and Other 2009 Budget Measures) Bill 2009
19 June 2009
CSSA's Opening Statement to the Senate Inquiry into the DEEWR Process to Award Employment Services Contracts
11 June 2009
CSSA's Submission to the Productivity Commission Study into the Contribution of Australia's Not for Profit Sector
5 June 2009
Queen's Birthday Honour for Professor John Warhurst
Congratulations to Catholic Social Services Australia Deputy Board Chair, Professor John Warhurst, who was one of 24 people to receive an Officer in the General Division (AO) in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours. (More...)
Invitation to join the newly formed Australian Community Services Industry Group
Catholic Social Services Australia is a foundation member of the newly formed Australian Community Services Industry Group (ACSIG). We are currently seeking to expand membership of this organisation and ALL not-for-profit organisations providing community services are invited to join us in taking this sector's voice to the government and the public. (More..)
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Futher information and details on becoming a member of the Catholic Social Services Australia network available here.
Our Member Services
Catholic Social Services Australia's members operate throughout Australia and provide an extensive range of community services. These include Aged Care, Children's Services, Disability Services, Drought Relief Counselling, Drug and Alcohol Services, Emergency Relief, Employment Services, Family and Relationships Services, Financial Counselling, Foster Care, Gambling Counselling, Housing, Mental Health Services, Residential Care, School Counselling, Therapy Services, and Youth Services.
A full list of Catholic Social Services Australia member organisations and further information on the services they provide available here.
How You Can Help
Catholic Social Services Australia's vision is for an Australian society that reflects and supports the dignity, equality and participation of all people. We strive to promote a fairer society which gives preferential assistance to those who are disadvantaged and in most need.
Donations to assist us in our work are greatly appreciated and all contributions over $2.00 are tax deductible.
More information on how you can donate to Catholic Social Services Australia available here or contact our Finance Section on 02 6285 1366.
Catholic Social Services Australia Annual Report 2007-2008
Dropping Off The Edge - The Distribution of Disadvantage in Australia
Visit the Jesuit Social Services & CSSA website established to facilitate the distribution of info & statistical data related to this 2007 report. Media Release & Report Summary
Catholic Social Services Australia National Conference
The Catholic Social Services Australia National Conference scheduled for August 2009 has been postponed until February 2010. For details contact Judith Tokley